Prospective College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parent Perspectives
| Autor: | Abigail Buckingham, Ashleigh Hillier, Marlene Abreu, David Schena, Andrea L. Dottolo, Joseph B. Ryan, Alexa Queenan |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Adult
Male Parents Adolescent Universities Higher education Autism Spectrum Disorder media_common.quotation_subject Psychological intervention Interpersonal communication Developmental psychology Young Adult Qualitative analysis Social skills medicine Humans 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Students General Psychology media_common Daughter business.industry 05 social sciences Perspective (graphical) 050301 education Middle Aged medicine.disease Autism spectrum disorder Female business Psychology 0503 education 050104 developmental & child psychology |
| Zdroj: | Psychological Reports. 124:88-107 |
| ISSN: | 1558-691X 0033-2941 |
| Popis: | Young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are attending university in increasing numbers. While those with ASD may be very knowledgeable within their chosen field, a range of academic-related and nonacademic challenges may hinder their success including executive functioning challenges and interpersonal issues. The purpose of this study was to conduct a preliminary investigation into the perspective of parents of high schoolers with ASD regarding their son/daughters’ transition to college. Qualitative analysis of parent interviews examined the concerns and challenges they anticipated their son/daughter might experience in a university setting, as well as supports they are seeking as they consider postsecondary options. Prominent themes that emerged as areas of concern were social skills, executive functioning, academics, campus living, and support services. These findings highlight some key potential pitfalls for students with ASD which may be useful targets for prevention and remediation, as well as informing policy for colleges and universities as they consider cost-effective interventions to improve the academic success of students with ASD. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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